If you’re looking for entertainment and fun — Atlanta’s got it. You know this…but have you really explored it all? Maybe you want to, but it can be costly to hit all the major Atlanta attractions this wonderful city offers.
Enter: Atlanta CityPASS! It’s the most affordable way to explore some of the best attractions in Atlanta, Georgia!
Atlanta CityPASS is a great way to explore the city, at a significant discount. Whether you want to vacation (or staycation!) in our lovely city, Atlanta CityPASS will help you make the most of your adventure.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ATLANTA CITYPASS
WHAT EXACTLY *IS* ATLANTA CITYPASS?
One purchase of Atlanta CityPASS gives you access to five of Atlanta’s best and most popular attractions at a HUGE discount. Think: 44% savings!
You aren’t locked into a specific visit date or time, and there are no black-out dates.
WHERE DO YOU BUY IT?
You can purchase an Atlanta CityPASS at any of the participating attractions, but we recommend saving yourself some time and getting it online.
From there, you’ll receive printable tickets, or you can access them on your mobile device. Start your adventure right away or within a year of purchase.
We also love that CityPASS offers 365-day risk-free returns.
HOW MANY ATTRACTIONS ARE INCLUDED?
You get to choose five from a list of six top attractions — so you can choose the adventures that appeal to you the most!
The Atlanta CityPASS admission includes:
- Georgia Aquarium
- World of Coca-Cola
- Zoo Atlanta
- Plus get admission to two more attractions of your choice:
- Fernbank Museum of Natural History
- College Football Hall of Fame
- National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Note: Some attractions may require reservations, so call ahead!
HOW MUCH DO YOU SAVE?
The best part about Atlanta CityPASS? You save up to 44% off regular admission prices to the included attractions.
Let’s break it down. An adult Atlanta CityPASS is $89 plus tax for adults and $69 for children (3-12 years old). Depending on what attractions you choose — your total, if you paid the regular price — could be anywhere between $132 and $158! No matter which attractions you choose — you’re saving. Significantly!
Regular price for an adult ticket to the Georgia Aquarium is $52.99 (plus taxes and fees) — on its own! Just a bit more, and you have the aquarium tickets, plus tickets to four other spectacular places.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO USE THE TICKETS?
The validity period is nine consecutive days starting with and including the first day you visit an attraction. You have one year from the date of purchase to start using your tickets.
DOES IT LET ME SAVE TIME ON ENTRY?
When you have an Atlanta CityPASS ticket, not only do you not have to stand in line after line to buy tickets to individual attractions — in some cases you get to bypass the ticket lines altogether by using your mobile tickets. You can get the fun started even quicker! Savings and easy entry? It’s a win-win.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER SAVINGS OPTIONS?
You’ll also get a coupon booklet along with your Atlanta CityPASS ticket, which will include extra discounts to help you plan your visit within and beyond the attractions. For instance, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Georgia Aquarium for Atlanta CityPASS ticket holders is only $15.
PLAN YOUR VACATION OR STAYCATION
You have the Atlanta CityPASS and nine days to explore — here’s a travel guide to what the Atlanta CityPASS entails, and what you can do to make the most of each adventure!
GEORGIA AQUARIUM
Dolphins, beluga whales, and whale sharks…OH MY!
The Georgia Aquarium is a must-do when you’re planning an Atlanta adventure. You’re going to love it. Your kids are going to love it. Everyone loves it!
With the Atlanta CityPASS, you’ll get expedited entry and the Anytime Pass – meaning, you don’t have to wait in a long line to enter. Just scan your Atlanta CityPASS tickets at the scanners inside, and bypass the line altogether!
Your Anytime Pass allows you to enjoy the four galleries at the aquarium — like visiting the beluga whales at Coldwater Quest, and seeing the whale sharks in the underwater tunnel in Ocean Voyager. And my kids love climbing through the tunnels to see the penguins up close!
You’ll also be able to go to the Dolphin Celebration show, see the sea lions during their special presentation, and catch a show at the 4D Funbelievable Theater. But, to see these, you will need to reserve a time once you’re inside the aquarium at one of the kiosks, so don’t forget!
It’s a wonderful fun-filled day, that you won’t soon forget. A visit to the Georgia Aquarium isn’t cheap, but with Atlanta CityPASS, you’ll save big.
AFTERWARD: Head on over to the World of Coca Cola, which is also included in your Atlanta CityPASS. You don’t have to re-park — these two attractions are right next to each other.
Read More: Georgia Aquarium: Atlanta’s Beloved Attraction Lives Up to the Hype
WORLD OF COCA COLA
Learn all about the wonderful world of Coke during a self-guided tour at the World of Coca Cola, located right next to the Georgia Aquarium.
With the Atlanta CityPASS, you’ll get expedited entry during peak attendance times. Just present your tickets at the red entry arch, and pass through the security screening area to start your tour.
Your ticket includes a look at all the exhibitions, like the Pop Culture Gallery, where you’ll see how Coke products have influenced pop culture. Learn how the bottling process works. Learn about the origins of the secret formula, and see the vault where it’s kept.
A visit is not complete without a trip to the Taste It area. Here, you’ll be able to choose from more than 100 different Coca Cola products from around the world — and there are some doozies! Your kids will absolutely love (or hate?) this!
Your ticket also includes a show at the 4D Theater, and an ice cold Coke product for you in the lobby.
AFTERWARD: Head on over to the Georgia Aquarium, which is also included in your Atlanta CityPASS. They are right next to each other, so you don’t have to re-park. Or for something different, take in the views from the Atlanta SkyView Ferris wheel, located right next to Centennial Olympic Park.
Read More: 5+ Ways To Pause and Refresh at Atlanta’s Amazing World of Coke Museum
Z00 ATLANTA
Zoo Atlanta is a fabulous weekend choice, for the simple reason that it’s outside. So even on crowded weekend days, it can feel open and you can find spots to escape the crowds.
They opened their new and improved African Savanna area in June 2019, so you can enjoy watching the elephants, giraffes, and zebras in their big habitat.
The seasonal splash pad is a kid favorite, so make sure to pack suits so they can cool off after visiting all the animals!
You can bring your own lunch, snacks, and drinks here, so in addition to the savings you’ll get from Atlanta CityPASS, you’ll also be able to save even more with a little advance packing.
AFTERWARD: After a day at Zoo Atlanta, I doubt you’ll have energy for much more — but I would spend some time letting the kids run around in Grant Park. You don’t have to drive anywhere else, since it’s right there. Bring a blanket and rest your feet, while the kids get any remaining energy out. Expect to see them snoozing in the car on the way home.
Read More: 9 Questions (+Answers) That Everyone Asks About the Amazing Zoo Atlanta
CHOOSE TWO MORE ATTRACTIONS
With the Atlanta CityPass, in addition to the three attractions mentioned above, you also get to pick two more from this list of three attractions: The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, The Fernbank Museum of Natural History, or the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame.
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
A visit to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a wonderful way to learn more about the American Civil Rights Movement and the global human rights movement.
Here, you’ll find some of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s personal papers, and see moments from the Civil Rights Movement brought to life — so you and your kids can get a better understanding of the movement.
You’ll learn about the global human rights movement, and learn about the people who are taking a stand in the fight. Original recordings, videos, touch-screen technology, and original artwork are also part of this powerful museum.
To enter, just present your Atlanta CityPASS ticket at the ticket window on Pemberton Place.
AFTERWARD: There are many local restaurants in the area if you’re looking to grab a bite to eat. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is also within walking distance of the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca Cola, both included in the Atlanta CityPASS ticket.
Read More: Civil Rights Museum Atlanta: 7+ Amazing & Compelling Exhibits You Can’t Miss
FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
If you choose to go to Fernbank Museum with your Atlanta CityPASS ticket, it includes general admission to all the exhibits — both indoor and outdoor. Just present your Atlanta CityPASS ticket at the ticket window.
Inside, you’ll find all sorts of amazing, hands-on exhibits. You’ll travel back in time and around the world as you discover all the things this amazing museum has to offer. See giant dinosaur skeletons in the atrium, and a dinosaur gallery as part of the A Walk Through Time in Georgia exhibit. You’ll find so many fun and hands-on experiences in the brand new STEM exhibit, Fantastic Forces. Your kids will love NatureQuest — where they can play while discovering the wonders of the world. And this is just a little bit — they have so much more!
Fernbank has fun visiting exhibits throughout the year, too. So if you decide to staycation or vacation here every year, there will always be something new.
Outside, you’ll love discovering the 75 acres that make up WildWoods and Fernbank Forest. Combined, these outdoor experiences highlight the awesomeness of the outdoors through trails, scenery, boardwalks, exhibits, and fun activities for the kids! The kids will love playing on the massive treehouse with rope bridges and fun places to discover.
Bonus: Parking here is free!
AFTERWARD: Grab a bite to eat at the Fernbank Cafe inside the museum.
Read More: Why Fernbank Museum Is the Best Museum in Atlanta for Kids
COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
TOUCHDOWN! College football fans, this one’s for you!
The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is a must-do for the football loving family. Just present your Atlanta CityPASS ticket at the will call window for your All Access Pass.
Feel like a star with a memorable entrance through the Entry Tunnel, and check out the more than 765 helmets on the Helmet Wall, representing all the college football teams.
An indoor half-football field will have you feeling like you’re part of the game. Make sure to test your skills at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Skill Zone — we want to see your field goal kicks and awesome throwing arm.
Enjoy a behind the scenes look at a game day experience in the Game Day Theater, and an interactive experiences dedicated to the wonderful art of tailgating in Coca Cola Fans’ Game Day.
AFTERWARD: Grab a bite to eat at the Chick-fil-A on site.
Read More: College Football Hall of Fame Atlanta: 11+ Awesome Things You Need To Know
MORE INFORMATION FOR YOUR ATLANTA VISIT
- YOUR GEORGIA VACATION
- ATLANTA: 53+ Things To Do in Atlanta You Should Not Miss (From Locals in the Know)
- FREE ATL: 50+ Free Things To Do in Atlanta (That Don’t Suck)
- MUSEUMS: 41+ Fascinating Museums in Atlanta Your Family Will Adore
- TEENS: 17+ Things To Do in Atlanta for Teens To Get Excited About
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